Book summarySet in 1665, this novel is about a rare-book merchant named Balthasar who seeks to save the world, which according to all the signs is on the verge of apocalypse. As he travels, he encounters unimaginable horrors, confronts his own fears, and emerges with his optimism intact--and the world still in place. Media reviews"A clever picaresque....Splendid, sophisticated fun: Maalouf has a fine grasp of history and a natural's gift for narrative and adventure." |
Balthasar's Odysseyby Maalouf, Amin
Book desription: Arcade Publishing. Hardcover. 155970666X Very good DJ. Ex-library copy. hb, vg bk/vg dj, clean and tight..
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